Definition of "protonation" [protonation]

• The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation (noun)

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• "If they do various amount of extra work charge calculation, protonation, etc. that makes the speed comparison rather pointless."
• "A superacid for protonation of alkanes can be made from hydrofluoric acid, HF, a strong Brønsted acid."
• "The protonation of saturated hydrocarbons in superacidic media has, through Olah's work, already had practical consequences."